Utilization Review Nurse salary
The median utilization review nurse pay is $45.44 per hour, or about $94,515 a year, based on 11 postings with published pay from 10 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 11roles with published pay
- $45.44median pay per hour
- $36–$64typical published range
- 10employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.64 | $82,451 |
| 25th percentile | $44.55 | $92,654 |
| Median | $45.44 | $94,515 |
| 75th percentile | $50.83 | $105,737 |
| 90th percentile | $56.65 | $117,832 |
Utilization Review Nurse salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $45.00 per hour, about $93,600 a year, across 3,282,010 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $67.47 | $140,330 | 326,720 |
| Hawaii | $65.54 | $136,320 | 13,100 |
| Oregon | $59.61 | $123,990 | 39,900 |
| Washington | $53.93 | $112,180 | 64,690 |
| Alaska | $53.22 | $110,690 | 7,040 |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 204,120 |
| District of Columbia | $50.27 | $104,550 | 9,790 |
| New Jersey | $49.39 | $102,730 | 95,150 |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 90,190 |
| Nevada | $49.03 | $101,990 | 27,570 |
| Connecticut | $48.84 | $101,590 | 39,020 |
| Minnesota | $48.50 | $100,870 | 64,740 |
| Rhode Island | $48.06 | $99,960 | 10,760 |
| Arizona | $46.58 | $96,890 | 64,430 |
| Maryland | $46.55 | $96,830 | 48,980 |
| New Hampshire | $46.55 | $96,830 | 16,580 |
| Delaware | $44.53 | $92,610 | 13,260 |
| Texas | $43.27 | $90,010 | 261,050 |
| Virginia | $42.70 | $88,820 | 77,420 |
| New Mexico | $42.43 | $88,260 | 17,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 146,840 |
| Georgia | $41.61 | $86,560 | 97,410 |
| Illinois | $41.54 | $86,410 | 139,900 |
| Idaho | $41.39 | $86,100 | 14,540 |
| Wisconsin | $41.38 | $86,070 | 64,960 |
| Michigan | $41.19 | $85,670 | 104,210 |
| Vermont | $40.94 | $85,150 | 7,240 |
| Maine | $39.84 | $82,860 | 16,280 |
| Florida | $39.83 | $82,850 | 218,100 |
| Utah | $39.55 | $82,270 | 25,780 |
| North Carolina | $39.36 | $81,860 | 108,510 |
| Wyoming | $39.32 | $81,790 | 5,180 |
| Montana | $39.21 | $81,560 | 10,540 |
| Ohio | $39.06 | $81,250 | 138,360 |
| Oklahoma | $39.02 | $81,160 | 32,870 |
| Nebraska | $38.95 | $81,020 | 24,180 |
| Indiana | $38.82 | $80,740 | 68,950 |
| West Virginia | $38.46 | $79,990 | 21,740 |
| Kentucky | $38.42 | $79,910 | 48,170 |
| South Carolina | $38.41 | $79,900 | 50,300 |
| Missouri | $38.35 | $79,770 | 74,270 |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 67,990 |
| Louisiana | $37.92 | $78,880 | 46,790 |
| North Dakota | $37.62 | $78,260 | 11,000 |
| Kansas | $37.53 | $78,060 | 32,640 |
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 28,320 |
| Iowa | $37.00 | $76,960 | 33,480 |
| Mississippi | $35.80 | $74,470 | 29,400 |
| Alabama | $34.16 | $71,040 | 53,340 |
| South Dakota | $33.42 | $69,510 | 14,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $100.45 | $208,940 | 21,460 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92.53 | $192,470 | 4,410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90.40 | $188,020 | 40,750 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $86.01 | $178,900 | 1,610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $82.88 | $172,390 | 3,770 |
| Modesto, CA | $81.47 | $169,460 | 5,260 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81.35 | $169,210 | 23,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $69.34 | $144,220 | 1,070 |
| Chico, CA | $68.14 | $141,720 | 2,490 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $66.97 | $139,310 | 1,170 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 1 | $66.34 | $137,987 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $56.65 | $117,832 |
| MaineGeneral Health | 1 | $53.62 | $111,530 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $48.05 | $99,944 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 1 | $47.87 | $99,570 |
| Capital Health System | 2 | $45.44 | $94,515 |
| Centra Health | 1 | $44.71 | $92,997 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $44.38 | $92,310 |
| Norman Regional Health System | 1 | $39.64 | $82,451 |
| Avera Health | 1 | $35.62 | $74,090 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 11 postings from 10 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a utilization review nurse make?
The median utilization review nurse pay across 11 postings with published pay is $45.44 per hour, about $94,515 a year. Half of the postings fall between $45 and $51 per hour.
Which states pay utilization review nurses the most?
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What do utilization review nurses get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ$45.44/hr
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA$66.34/hr
- Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA$56.65/hr
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